Learn the benefits of planning for financial caregiving
Posted On: October 19, 2021 by First Option Bank in: Financial Wellness, Trust Services
Financial independence can be difficult to maintain once you or a loved one becomes ill or mentally impaired. While you can’t plan for every circumstance, there are decisions you can make now that will help make potential unforeseen situations easier.
This short course will help you:
Explore future situations where you might need a financial caregiver Compile the documents needed to create a financial plan Discuss the topic of appointing a financial caregiver with...How to use estate planning to secure your future.
Posted On: October 13, 2021 by First Option Bank in: Financial Wellness, Trust Services
Anyone with assets, dependents, or specific wishes for how they want to be taken care of in old age should consider estate planning. Putting off these decisions can cause unnecessary stress during what is already a difficult time for your loved ones.
Learn how to start planning, with insights around:
Why you should consider an estate planning strategy The differences between wills and trusts and the different options available Considerations that should be discussed during...May Day Open House 2021
Posted On: April 12, 2021 by First Option Bank in: Branch Highlights, Community Commitment, Insurance Services, Investment Services, News, Trust Services
We're having our annual May Day Open House, on Friday, April 30, 2021 from 10am - 4pm. We hope you can come by and enjoy:
Thank you for the confidence...
February 2021 Economic Update
Posted On: February 1, 2021 by First Option Bank in: Financial Wellness, General, Investment Services, News, Trust Services
In this month’s recap: As the month came to a close, stocks were mixed as attention shifted to unprecedented activity around a handful of companies with short-interest positions.
Monthly Economic UpdatePresented by First Option Financial Services, January 2021
Stocks were mixed in January, giving up much of the month’s gains in the final days of trading, as unprecedented activity...
December 2020 Economic Update
Posted On: December 1, 2020 by First Option Bank in: Investment Services, Trust Services
In this month’s recap: Stock prices powered higher and energized investors thanks to a month-long succession of positive news events.
Monthly Economic UpdatePresented by First Option Financial Services, December 2020
U.S. Markets
Stock prices powered higher and emboldened investors in November thanks to a series of positive news events.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average,...
Estate Planning Education
Posted On: October 21, 2020 by First Option Bank in: Financial Wellness, General, Insurance Services, Investment Services, Tips & Tricks, Trust Services
Financial Planning Month 2020
Posted On: October 3, 2020 by First Option Bank in: Financial Wellness, General, Insurance Services, Investment Services, Tips & Tricks, Trust Services
When training to become a financial professional, much of our course work centers on the six critical areas of creating a financial strategy. Some recognize October as Financial Planning Month, so it's an excellent opportunity to review those six personal finance areas.1
Cash Management: This is a broad topic that can address many issues. One area is creating an emergency fund,...
Long Term Care
Posted On: September 30, 2020 by First Option Bank in: Financial Wellness, General, Insurance Services, Investment Services, Tips & Tricks, Trust Services
Roth IRA is a Tax Code, Not an Investment
Posted On: August 26, 2020 by First Option Bank in: Financial Wellness, General, Investment Services, Tips & Tricks, Trust Services
Using Specific Estate & Tax Planning Techniques for Your Benefit
Posted On: August 19, 2020 by First Option Bank in: Financial Wellness, General, Investment Services, Trust Services